Haryana (Hindi: हरियाणा) is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south. The river Yamuna defines its eastern border with Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Haryana also surrounds Delhi on three sides, forming the northern, western and southern borders of Delhi, washed by the holy waters of the River Yamuna in India.

The name Haryana means the Abode of God from Sanskrit Hari (the Hindu God Vishnu) and ayana (home), although it may also refer to the lush green landscape of the state (from Sanskrit 'harit' meaning green. Important towns and industrial hubs are Gurgaon,Manesar,Faridabad & Panipat.

No ancient India travel in the Haryana Gurgaon Miniguide, would be complete, in its travel literature without mentioning the legendary travelogues, of the 'Pandavas' in the Epic of 'Mahabharata'. The Kurukshetra Festival coincides with the 'Gita Jayanti' in winter, the place of origin, of the Holy book of the Hindus, the 'Bhagavad Gita'. The famous teachings of Gita by Lord Krishna to Arjun, the bravest of the Pandava brothers took place in this holy site.

Other important festivals are the Gugga Naumi (Snake worship), Holi,Baisakhi and Lori. India travel would be enhanced for any traveller going on a 'Golden Triangle Tour' with a visit to the Sultanpur Bird Center and Surajkund Mela, buzzing with India Art and Rural India Craft ! Enjoy the colors of India here.

As the great epic of 'Mahabharata', embattled between the Pandavas (Five Brothers) and the massive army of the Kauravas in Kurukshetra (Haryana),..many questions were asked and there was a raging storm in Arjuna's mind !

Arjuna in the battlefield caught between 'Moha' (Affection) and Karma (Duty), was enlightened by the wisdom of Lord Krishna.

"Justice if it is God, is above all ! It must survive on a Karma which is blind to any human relationship, it must ask punishment if required to any, irrespective of status, community and class "...Shri Bhagavad Gita Teachings.

Voices can rage a 'Mahabharata', which in its darker reality, fought the demon within us !